Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act
This bill (S 2158) amends federal law to prohibit fraudulent firearm sales by adding a new section to the definition of illegal firearm transactions. It makes it a crime for any person to import, manufacture, or sell firearms or ammunition using false pretenses, representations, or promises, and to transmit communications about such fraudulent sales via wire, radio, or television. The law directly affects firearm sellers, manufacturers, and importers who engage in deceptive practices. Penalties for violating this provision would be enforced under existing federal firearm offense penalties.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
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Introduced Jun 24, 2025
Last action Jun 24, 2025
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Jun 24, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3517-3518)
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Jun 24, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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